News for March 2017

Post date: Feb 28, 2017 4:08:01 AM

PIT REHEARSAL SCHEDULE

This year's Grant musical production is Chicago! Performances happen at the end of April, and musicians in the pit band will be very busy for the next several weeks. In March there are 2 rehearsals are every week, on Wednesday after school and during the second Flex period. So,

Rehearsals start this week (Wed. March 1, Fri. March 3). 

Things get even busier in April. If you have any schedule questions, check the full Band Calendar for the complete list of dates.

PIL SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL MARCH 4

On Saturday, March 4, Wilson High School hosts the Portland Inter-League (PIL) District #1 Solo/Ensemble Contest for student-musicians. Students will perform solos or in small ensembles for judges who will grade them and give them feedback on their performance. 

Performances vary by student and could be anytime throughout the morning and early afternoon. Check with Mr. McFadden if you have any questions.

SWEET SOUND OF SUCCESS!

Thank you to everyone who made this year's Sweet Sound of Jazz (Goes Hollywood!) such an exciting evening: Student players, Mr. McFadden, SSOJ chairs Amy Geoffroy & Kelly McCollum, Band Boosters President MaryBeth Hernandez, all the amazing volunteers, food & auction donors, parents, families, friends, GHS administration and facilities staff.Special thanks also to our sponsors: Braces by Dr. Joe, OnPoint Credit Union, Maloy's Jewelry, and McGillacuddy's Sports Bar and Grill. The fundraiser was a great success! We'll announce the total amount raised soon.